Honolulu Community College
- Honolulu Community College’s mission is to serve the community as an affordable, flexible, learning-centered, open-door comprehensive community college that meets the post-secondary educational needs of individuals, businesses, and the community and serve the Pacific Region as the primary technical training center in areas such as transportation, information technology, education, communications, construction, and public and personal services.
School Highlights
Honolulu Community College serves 3,510 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 89%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 3,510 students
- In-state tuition: $2,766
- Out-state tuition: $7,614
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Honolulu Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 335 teachers has grown by 35% over five years.
Honolulu Community College
(HI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
335 staff
269 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Honolulu Community College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Honolulu Community College diversity score of 0.73 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,510 students
3,042 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,105 students
1,056 students
# Part-Time Students
2,405 students
1,986 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
40 students
% Asian
41%
32%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
7%
11%
% Hawaiian
6%
5%
% Two or more races
28%
30%
% Non Resident races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.77
College Completion Rate
15%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,766 is less than the state average of $2,815. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,614 is less than the state average of $7,663. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,766
$2,815
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,614
$7,663
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
61%
62%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,932
$9,083
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Honolulu Community College is an integral part of the University of Hawaii, which is a world-renowned, nationally-ranked, and state-funded American institution. Students have direct transfer to the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the Unversity of Hawaii-West Oahu to complete their four-year baccalaureate degree. The institution also has transfer agreements with other universities in Hawaii and serves is a gateway to over 2,000 universities and colleges across the USA. Students planning to transfer to these institutions will receive special assistance in preparing application documents. Honolulu Community College currently offers the Associate in Science, the Associate in Applied Science, and the Associate in Technical Studies degrees as well as shorter certificate programs in more than twenty technical-occupational areas, integrated with a strong general education “core'' to provide an educated citizenry for the workforce of the State of Hawaii. Honolulu Community College offers one of the best educational values in the United States. Students enjoy high-quality education at very affordable tuition rates and receive instruction in small classes taught by well-credentialed faculty who are dedicated to excellence in teaching. The Main Campus of Honolulu Community College, a short distance from the heart of downtown Honolulu, occupies over twenty acres on Dillingham Boulevard in the Kalihi-Palama area. The College also has facilities near Honolulu International Airport for the Aeronautics Maintenance and Commercial Aviation programs, automotive and heavy equipment shops on Kokea Street, and the Marine Education and Training Center at Sand Island. Honolulu Community College is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Honolulu Community College has been continuously and fully accredited since 1970 by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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